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As part of this traineeship I have travelled far and wide to many green spaces in Scotlands central belt. These places are weird and wonderful while often taken for granted. In the course of writing this blog I have ...Continue reading Lovely Green Spaces

After a weeks holiday on the north west coast of Scotland (and with only clouds of midges in the air - yes amazingly it was sunny!) it's time for an update on August's activities. From Big Play Days to updates on SDA's, it's ...Continue reading A is for some August Alliteration

Hello there
Thanks once again for coming to read my blog. Apologies in advice as it's going to be even longer this time, but worth it to read about A Birkenhead girl's misadventures in Kilmarnock, no?
New Scottish ...Continue reading Into the woods

July has been a great month, although I think I have eaten my body weight in courgettes, beans, squash and lettuce all grown at the Tree Life Centre by our Grow Wild Volunteers. All of their hard work has really paid off and ...Continue reading Vegetables anyone?

July was truly epic! The month kicked off with a two-day LANTRA Brushcutters and Trimmers course, which has given me a qualification that I can use to manage habitats like meadows. I must admit I was a bit scared at first. ...Continue reading I am now a wildlife tracking ninja..

Cumbernauld!
If you spent any time in Central Scotland in the 80s you can’t fail to have heard that slogan. It’s held in great affection here in Cumbernauld and even today if you repeat it to any local you’ll be greeted by ...Continue reading What’s it Called?

Hello! Jess here, reporting on my June activities with TCV. Apologies for the lateness!
I had the absolute pleasure of visiting Kindrogan, the Field Studies Councils centre in Perthshire near Pitlochry, to participate in a ...Continue reading A flower themed June

The past six weeks have been hectic. It feels like my feet haven’t touched the ground as I interpret wee beasties for all and sundry. Each day different than the last. And you dear reader are so lucky because I am about to ...Continue reading Bee Puns Are A-pollen